I checked the Sears in Hoover, AL last night and they had one Roku on the shelf, none of these or any other brand. Guy said they just don't carry that stuff in the store. Bummer. Thanks for the tip though.

Thanks for the info. I have not kept up, but it seems like WDLXTV development has stagnated for the WDLXTV, unfortunately.

No, the problem is not stagnation on wdlxtv's part. The issue is that the newer models of WDTV have signed firmwares. Without the signature, it's impossible for WDLXTV's author to install an alternate firmware. To this day I don't understand why WD cares about alternative firmwares, since they make their buck on the hardware...

Decisions.... I found this at a nearby Sears (in store it still had the $149.99 price tag but It was in the clearance section). Had them check it was $49.99 grabbed it for now. But came to research the model etc. to decide if I want to keep it. I actually have a Cisco Linksys dual band wifi USB adapter that is on the list of support so that's not an issue.

Since my store doesn't have it in stock, the price won't continue to go down.... but if I return it, it will likely get snapped up. I'd love it for <$30 but $50 is not a clear choice for me.
Currently we own a Roku XD, Xbox 360 & a PS3 and Sony & Samsung Blu-rays so we have streaming apps pretty well covered. Hmmm.

Decisions.... I found this at a nearby Sears (in store it still had the $149.99 price tag but It was in the clearance section). Had them check it was $49.99 grabbed it for now. But came to research the model etc. to decide if I want to keep it. I actually have a Cisco Linksys dual band wifi USB adapter that is on the list of support so that's not an issue.

Since my store doesn't have it in stock, the price won't continue to go down.... but if I return it, it will likely get snapped up. I'd love it for <$30 but $50 is not a clear choice for me.
Currently we own a Roku XD, Xbox 360 & a PS3 and Sony & Samsung Blu-rays so we have streaming apps pretty well covered. Hmmm.

If time is not an issue, you might call other Sears stores to check out the price. The item number is 62130. If anyone sells it for $20.97 (not necessary in stock), you might try to return it to that store with receipt (assume you still have receipt) and repurchase it at the lower price. It involves time and efforts, and YMMV for 30 bulks.

If time is not an issue, you might call other Sears stores to check out the price. The item number is 62130. If anyone sells it for $20.97 (not necessary in stock), you might try to return it to that store with receipt (assume you still have receipt) and repurchase it at the lower price. It involves time and efforts, and YMMV for 30 bulks.

Appreciate the reply, gonna rep you for it. I read about others in the thread doing it, unfortunately the next closest Sears is an outlet 30 miles away, and then after that it's a few hours both ways .
Someone was mentioning that Redbox's soon to be out Streaming service maybe getting a WD channel (much like Netflix). I couldn't quite decern whether that was [wishful thinking] said in gest or whether they had factual data / read that somewhere. Also would that apply to an older model like this? Might be enough to push me to keep it as well. (Yup always keep my receipts in a binder + I try & do a photo copy since the originals so easily fade away. I keep them until the Mnfr warranty & then any additonal year or ? that the CC adds is over before I decide whether to keep them longer or toss.

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